Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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